Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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www.united.com
)
Land
Border Crossings
Nicaragua shares borders with Costa Rica and Honduras. Generally, Nicaraguan border crossings are
chaotic (there are no signs anywhere) but the procedure is fairly straightforward provided you have
your documents in order (
Click here
).
Ocotal to Tegucigalpa, Honduras
See the sunny Segovias and the Honduran capital at this major,
businesslike border. The Las Manos crossing point is efficient, although sometimes crowded.
Somoto to Choluteca, Honduras
A high-altitude crossing that comes with an amazing granite canyon.
Crossing point El Espino is laid-back and easy.
El Guasaule to Choluteca, Honduras
The fastest route from Nicaragua, an easy cruise north from
lovely León. The El Guasaule crossing is hot, hectic and disorganized.
Sapoá to Peñas Blancas, Costa Rica
The main border crossing is generally relatively easy unless
your arrival coincides with an international bus or two, in which case it could take hours. The local
municipality charges an additional US$1 fee at this crossing.
Bus
International buses have reclining seats, air-conditioning, TVs, bathrooms and sometimes even food
service, and are definitely safer for travelers with luggage. Crossing borders on international buses is
generally hassle-free. At many borders the helper will take your passport, collect your border fees, get
your stamp and return your passport to you as you get back on the bus. At the Costa Rican border post
at Peñas Blancas you must complete the formalities in person.
There are direct bus services (without changing buses) to Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and
Guatemala, and connecting services to Panama and Mexico.
Central Line
(
www.transportescentralline.com
) Runs between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
King Quality
(
www.king-qualityca.com
) Luxury buses to Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and
Guatemala.
Nica Expreso
(
www.nicaexpreso.com
)
Runs from Chinandega (via León) to San José, Costa Rica.
Tica Bus
(
www.ticabus.com
) Travels to Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador with connecting ser-
vices to Guatemala, Mexico and Panama.
Transnica
(
www.transnica.com
)
Serves Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador.
Transporte del Sol
(
www.busesdelsol.com
) Same-day service to Guatemala and San Salvador.
